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The Events Calendar vs WP Scroll Depth (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

The Events Calendar

The Events Calendar

4.3(2,430)

700K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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WP Scroll Depth

WP Scroll Depth

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View WP Scroll Depth

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Scroll Depth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while The Events Calendar leads in active installations (700K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Events Calendar has accumulated 80M+ total downloads while WP Scroll Depth has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5The Events Calendar
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WP Scroll Depth5/5
Total Reviews
2,430The Events Calendar
◄
WP Scroll Depth6
Active Installs
700K+The Events Calendar
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WP Scroll Depth1.0K+
Total Downloads
80M+The Events Calendar
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WP Scroll Depth25K+
Support Resolution
90%The Events Calendar
WP Scroll DepthN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoThe Events Calendar
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WP Scroll Depth7 years ago
First Released
2010The Events Calendar
WP Scroll Depth2014
Age
16 yearsThe Events Calendar
WP Scroll Depth12 years
WP Requires
6.7+The Events Calendar
WP Scroll Depth3.2.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+The Events Calendar
WP Scroll Depthfalse+
Business Model
FreeThe Events Calendar
WP Scroll DepthFree
Latest Version
6.15.18The Events Calendar
WP Scroll Depth1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

The Events Calendar

4.3/5(2,430 reviews)
5
75%
4
6%
3
4%
2
3%
1
13%

WP Scroll Depth

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

The Events Calendar Reviews

by paulwkleong

Excellent Support!

I had an issue with the event google map and TEC support logged in to fix it. Overall very happy with The Event Cal and highly recommend it.

by mbratch

Capability is meh… Description content very limited

First off, when I enabled the Event Manager it commandeered an Events page I already had content in and that all disappeared and was replaced by a calendar widget. Next off, I tried adding an event

by Floris

Excellent features, great ease of use, top-shelf support

We use TEC to publish our scheduled appearances on our website. TEC supports this perfectly, with just the right amount of features and integrations. The intuitive setup makes it child’s play to confi

WP Scroll Depth Reviews

by moritz.klassen

Works fine

Thanks for this great plugin. Does exactly what it should

by thedevelopers

Easy to use

Thanks for this. Saved some time with your plugin.

by davetimberwolf

Bit Of A Newb Here

I am a newb to event tracking, but I do use analytics and I have a G analytics plugin working. So do I just install this plugin and wait for something to magically appear on over on Analytics in the

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar or WP Scroll Depth more popular?
The Events Calendar has 700K+ active installations while WP Scroll Depth has 1.0K+. The Events Calendar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Events Calendar or WP Scroll Depth?
The Events Calendar has a 4.3/5 rating from 2,430 reviews, while WP Scroll Depth has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are The Events Calendar and WP Scroll Depth free?
The Events Calendar is free and WP Scroll Depth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Events Calendar or WP Scroll Depth?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
The Events Calendar was last updated 1 week ago and WP Scroll Depth was last updated 7 years ago.

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